What is Mushrooms? Nutritional Facts, Calories & Taste

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What is Mushrooms?

Mushrooms are a type of fungus and grow out of soil, or on trees. There are many varieties of mushrooms from white button, portobello, shitake, oyster mushrooms and many more. All mushrooms vary in flavor though most have a mild and earthy flavor that may have buttery notes or a woody taste. The texture of boiled mushrooms are meaty, firm yet soft and a bit spongy. Boiling is a quick method of cooking mushrooms.

What does Mushrooms Taste Like?

Salty

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Umami

Ingredients

mushrooms

water

Water is a substance and chemical compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen. It is clear, fluid, flavorless and odorless. Water is a necessity in nearly every aspect of life, including cooking, baking and hydrating the human body. Water can be served as a cold beverage, or at any temperature comfortable to the mouth and skin.

salt

Salt is a mineral composed mostly of sodium chloride. It is the main flavoring used in food and is naturally occurring in certain foods, such as cheese, beets, meat and celery, plus many others. Salt is white and has finer granules than sugar. Many commercial salts include iodide, while others exclude it. Most salts are white, while some are naturally pale pink with minerals. Salt brings out the flavor of something and can create a tangy mouthfeel, if used in excess.

Mushrooms Nutritional Facts and Calories

Serving Size: 1 Cup156g

Cup

	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Calories	44kcal	2%
Fats	0g	0%
Sat. fats	0g	0%
Mono. Fats	0g	0%
Trans fats	0g	0%
Carbs	8g	8%
Sugars	3g	17%
Fiber	3g	29%
Proteins	3g	11%
Cholesterol	0mg	0%
Sodium	371mg	46%

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Big Green Food- Boiled Shimeji Mushroom, 10.5 oz (1 Pack)

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Sliced dried shiitake mushroom 0.15 lbs from Kumamoto, Japan, pesticide-free, full of fiber and vitamins, intestinal immunity, Zippered for convenient storage

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DJ&A Shiitake Mushroom Crisps - Lightly Cooked and Seasoned 10.28 Ounce (10.58 Ounce)

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The Wild Mushroom Co. Dried Gourmet Mix European Mushrooms 12 Ounces (340g)

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Mushroom House Dried Champignon Mushrooms, 1 Pound

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Orgnisulmte Dried Shiitake Mushrooms Powder No Additive All Natural Vegan and Gluten-Free 5.29 Oz(150g)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein is in Mushrooms?

1 Cup of Mushrooms contains 3 g of protein.

How many carbs are in Mushrooms?

1 Cup of Mushrooms contains 8 g of carbs.

How much fat is in Mushrooms?

1 Cup of Mushrooms contains 0 g of fat.

How much sugar is in Mushrooms?

1 Cup of Mushrooms contains 9 g of sugar.

How many calories are in 1 Cup of Mushrooms?

There are 44 calories in 1 Cup of Mushrooms.

How many calories are in 1 Tablespoon of Mushrooms?

There are 3 calories in 1 Tablespoon of Mushrooms.

How many calories are in 1 Unit of Mushrooms?

There are 3 calories in 1 Unit of Mushrooms.

How many calories are in 1 oz of Mushrooms?

There are 8 calories in 1 oz of Mushrooms.

How many calories are in 1 pound of Mushrooms?

There are 127 calories in 1 pound of Mushrooms.